Could Bungie be making a mistake releasing Halo 3 in September?

Could Bungie be making a mistake releasing Halo 3 on September 25th? I for one think so. By releasing Halo 3 in September, Bungie will be losing a little over a month of precious development in which they could be polishing the game, especially the game's somewhat underwhelming visuals. I think the consensus amongst most gamers that have actually played the beta, is that while the visuals look good, they are somewhat underwhelming and could have really been so much better. Furthermore, many agree that while the game looks really good in same places, other areas are truly lacking.

Many have argued that Bungie has plenty of time to polish things up and improve on the graphics. However, IMO, with Bungie releasing this game in September(which is a month or so early from what most originally thought it would be released) I really can't see how they are going to improve the visuals that much. As Brent over at Teamxbox and even Bungie themselves said, the visuals in the beta are pretty indicative of how the graphics on the final game will look, with the exception of a few bells and whistles. I think it would be a better decision for Bungie to release this game towards the end of November or even the first part of December, in order to get as much development time in as possible.

Judging from the Beta, I and countless others think the game sorely needs it, especially in the visuals department. My question is, why is Bungie so eager to release this game in such a hurry? What could hurt with giving this game a month plus or so extra development time? For some reason, it just feels rushed to me. I sure hope Bungie and MS both reconsider their decision on this. This is the flagship title for the xbox360 and I for one think it should be given enough time and love to make sure it looks NEXT GEN on all levels. Yes, that includes graphics.

Could Bungie be making a mistake releasing Halo 3 on September 25th? I for one think so. By releasing Halo 3 in September, Bungie will be losing a little over a month of precious development in which they could be polishing the game, especially the game's somewhat underwhelming visuals. I think the consensus amongst most gamers that have actually played the beta, is that while the visuals look good, they are somewhat underwhelming and could have really been so much better. Furthermore, many agree that while the game looks really good in same places, other areas are truly lacking.

Many have argued that Bungie has plenty of time to polish things up and improve on the graphics. However, IMO, with Bungie releasing this game in September(which is a month or so early from what most originally thought it would be released) I really can't see how they are going to improve the visuals that much. As Brent over at Teamxbox and even Bungie themselves said, the visuals in the beta are pretty indicative of how the graphics on the final game will look, with the exception of a few bells and whistles. I think it would be a better decision for Bungie to release this game towards the end of November or even the first part of December, in order to get as much development time in as possible.

Judging from the Beta, I and countless others think the game sorely needs it, especially in the visuals department. My question is, why is Bungie so eager to release this game in such a hurry? What could hurt with giving this game a month plus or so extra development time? For some reason, it just feels rushed to me. I sure hope Bungie and MS both reconsider their decision on this. This is the flagship title for the xbox360 and I for one think it should be given enough time and love to make sure it looks NEXT GEN on all levels. Yes, that includes graphics.

neversummer75

If Mass Effect DOES come out in Sept, which is not confirmed, since it doesn't have an official release date yet, IT will be the one that suffers from sales, Not Halo 3.

BTW I'm watching a Halo 3 Red Vs Blue video in HD on my 360 right now. It not only looks next gen, it looks INCREDIBLE. 

How many Halo 3 bashing threads are you gonna post dude? This is getting sad now... why don't you just take Bungie and MS to court already for creating Halo and ask Jack Thompson if would mind adding you on his myspace page already...

This is really sad all the crap we have to put up with on SW as a result of the hatred of the Halo franchise just because it's loved so much 

If Mass Effect DOES come out in Sept, which is not confirmed, since it doesn't have an official release date yet, IT will be the one that suffers from sales, Not Halo 3.

 

BTW I'm watching a Halo 3 Red Vs Blue video in HD on my 360 right now. It not only looks next gen, it looks INCREDIBLE.

shsonline

Which episode? 97? I just watched 94, 95, 96, 97 last night. I love Red vs. Blue but would never pay for it on XBL. I mean how much does it cost just to view like 5 mins? 

If Mass Effect DOES come out in Sept, which is not confirmed, since it doesn't have an official release date yet, IT will be the one that suffers from sales, Not Halo 3.

 

BTW I'm watching a Halo 3 Red Vs Blue video in HD on my 360 right now. It not only looks next gen, it looks INCREDIBLE. 

shsonline

I never mentioned sales for I don't care about them. I only care about getting a Halo 3 that is amazing and next gen looking on all levels, including the graphics. I for one think the extra development time could have only helped improve the game.

[QUOTE="shsonline"]

If Mass Effect DOES come out in Sept, which is not confirmed, since it doesn't have an official release date yet, IT will be the one that suffers from sales, Not Halo 3.

 

BTW I'm watching a Halo 3 Red Vs Blue video in HD on my 360 right now. It not only looks next gen, it looks INCREDIBLE.

kcpp2b

Which episode? 97? I just watched 94, 95, 96, 97 last night. I love Red vs. Blue but would never pay for it on XBL. I mean how much does it cost just to view like 5 mins?

Its free. Go to the game videos download section and then to the gaming community videos and then red vs blue and its a free HD version of the first halo 3red vs blue episode called PSA: Halo 3 beta. 

How many Halo 3 bashing threads are you gonna post dude? This is getting sad now... why don't you just take Bungie and MS to court already for creating Halo and ask Jack Thompson if would mind adding you on his myspace page already...

This is really sad all the crap we have to put up with on SW as a result of the hatred of the Halo franchise just because it's loved so much 

kcpp2b

I love Halo, that is why I spend the time and energy in these forums. Just because I love Halo means I can't criticise it if I think its warrented? So I should just love Halo no matter what? Sorry if I have greater expetions for the game than some do. I just want this game to deliver on all accounts.

[QUOTE="shsonline"]

If Mass Effect DOES come out in Sept, which is not confirmed, since it doesn't have an official release date yet, IT will be the one that suffers from sales, Not Halo 3.

 

BTW I'm watching a Halo 3 Red Vs Blue video in HD on my 360 right now. It not only looks next gen, it looks INCREDIBLE.

neversummer75

I never mentioned sales for I don't care about them. I only care about getting a Halo 3 that is amazing and next gen looking on all levels, including the graphics. I for one think the extra development time could have only helped improve the game.

If you really liked Halo you would be applauding Bungie for keeping us fans so in tuned as to what's going on and with this Beta test so they can make sure a lot of problems and dislikes are fixed before the game is done. And you should know Halo is all about gameplay even though it's already been proved that the beta version so far alone is way better looking then Halo 2.

But no, you just bash Halo 3 anyway you can so please don't act like you care a wick about improving the game or the franchise cause all you do is bash it like an angry kid on christmas for not getting his favorite BB rider gun...

I mean I hate racism and sexism and violence but I don't go on posting about how I hate it all the time and these are serious issues. You posted so many threads about this and that about Halo 3 and it's just a freaking game.

Get over yourself dude. Wait until a game is done before you belittle and mock it